Senior Data Center HVAC & Maintenance Lead

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced maintenance lead to perform HVAC and data center upkeep, troubleshooting, and system enhancements across chilled water, condensers, CRAHs/CRACs, humidity control, and related systems.

The role requires strong technical writing, ability to read schematics, and leadership in preventive maintenance initiatives, with travel across North America and potential after-hours work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct hands-on experience in maintenance in mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of Low/Medium Voltage, UPS, Generators, or HVAC.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and manuals.
• Experience creating/updating MOPs, SOPs and EOPs.
• Formal specialized training in UPS, generators, or chillers.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized maintenance and troubleshooting in mission-critical environments.
• Ensure uninterrupted data center operations.
• Manage complex maintenance projects with minimal supervision.
• Respond to safety incidents and emergencies.
• Adapt workflows to shifting priorities with discretion.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and technical partners.
• Perform HVAC/chiller operations across systems.
• Provide technical leadership in optimization and energy efficiency.
• Develop and implement preventive/predictive maintenance strategies.
• Resolve complex HVAC issues and oversee major upgrades.
• Mentor junior personnel and contribute to training programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

HVAC Operations

Maintenance Management

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Energy Efficiency

Technical Writing

Mentoring

Collaboration

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Current Professional Licensure

Specialized Training in UPS Systems

Specialized Training in Generator Maintenance

Specialized Training in Chiller Systems

Tools

HVAC Systems

Chiller Systems

UPS Systems

Generators

Technical Schematics

MOPs/SOPs/EOPs

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced maintenance lead to perform HVAC and data center upkeep, troubleshooting, and system enhancements across chilled water, condensers, CRAHs/CRACs, humidity control, and related systems.

The role requires strong technical writing, ability to read schematics, and leadership in preventive maintenance initiatives, with travel across North America and potential after-hours work.